Monthly Archives: December 2013

Poem 67

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Michael

Christmas day is over down under Gifts wrapped, unwrapped Ogled over, gratitude expressed. Children came and went, More tomorrow Gifts beyond expectation. Love and family Sharing a meal, Salads, meats, deserts, All home cooked, All lovingly prepared. Around a huge … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Australia.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

When I was a kid, so many years ago, I would wake up on Christmas morning full of expectation and excitement. Christmas for us meant an early morning, the discovery of what Santa had left, and generally a play day, … Continue reading →

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Poem 66

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Michael

It is Christmas The holiest of nights. When long ago A child was born Whose words changed our world. Now on this the night before Christmas Children excitedly prepare. ‘Bed before he comes,’ parents say, ‘He wont stop if he … Continue reading →

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Poem 65

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Michael

I looked out on Christmas morning A lone kangaroo chewed grass in my front yard Looking nonchalantly about Not a care in the world.   In my room my Christmas stocking was still empty, Yet again the man in red … Continue reading →

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Story 4 – Christmas – Part 3

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michael

Photo: Freedigitalphotos.net Dear Readers, If you are wanting to catch up on the previous parts to this story here are the links: https://summerstommy.com/2013/12/21/story-4-christmas-part-1/ https://summerstommy.com/2013/12/22/story-4-christmas-part-2/   I must have walked for hours, the rain never seemed to let up, my arm … Continue reading →

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Prompt 35 Holiday Stories

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michael

To talk about holidays past brings with it so many memories of family trips to the Central Coast of New South Wales, where as a kid we went as a family every year. It was a week away from the … Continue reading →

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Story 4 – Christmas – Part 2

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Michael

There was only one hope I had with the causeway under water and basically closed. There was another road, it was long way round but it meant driving up the side of Taylors Mountain then crossing Alcock’s Bridge. This bridge … Continue reading →

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Story 4 – Christmas – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Michael

Tell me that story, the Christmas story, the one that enthralls me. I had to laugh, for how many times had I told this story to her. Each year on Christmas Eve she would cuddle into my arms, rest her … Continue reading →

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Poem 64

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Michael

I live in the distant south A teacher, writer, father. Now my teaching days are over I will miss the banter, the exploration, Young minds discovering new worlds New shapes, new directions.   For me new discoveries are about to … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Tackas Goes Fishing.

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Clancy be getting’ over here What? It’s a feckin’ body in the water. No it can’t be. It is and look the poor feck’s got a hook through his cheek. You don’t die from a hook through your cheek. Yer … Continue reading →

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